Instructions for a Dollar Bill Origami Star of David

A dollar bill can make a variety of interesting shapes.

The origami Star of David dollar bill design shows the far-reaching global and cultural spread of the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Although practiced throughout the world, the lowest value paper note of US currency holds the distinction of being the most compatible for origami model making -- its size, texture and availability make it a fun and interesting material.

Things You'll Need

• One dollar bill

Instructions

1. Fold the bill in half, crease then unfold to leave a horizontal midway line.

2. Take the left-hand side of the bill and fold inwardly, so that the bottom corner aligns with the midway line and the top point, of the triangular-shaped fold, meets the top right-hand corner.

3. Fold down the top left-hand corner down to the baseline of the bill to form an upright equilateral triangle shape.

4. Fold the bottom left-hand corner of the triangle upwards to meet the top right-hand corner of the bill to form an inverted equilateral triangle shape

5. Fold in the remaining flap of the bill to form a complete triangle.

6. Fold the triangle in half along the midway line, crease and unfold.

7. Fold down the top point and align with the base of the triangle, crease and unfold.

8. Fold down the top point to meet a side point, crease and unfold. Repeat this process with the other remaining point.

9. Fold down the top point to align with the center point of the triangle, crease and unfold.

10. Repeat step 9 with each corner of the triangle.

11. Make final creases by folding the corners of the triangle inwardly to align with the center point of their opposite edge, then unfold.

12. Make an accordion fold of each corner using the creases and tuck the final fold under the first one.

References

• Origami Star of David